US Bridges

CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 4.48 Miles S of Keyton · Structure no. 009293

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 721
CrossesWilson Mill Creek
Location4.48 Miles S of Keyton
RouteCounty Highway 721
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22696, -85.807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 721 over Wilson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.